Justification, optimisation and limitation - an IR(ME)R course in dental radiography and radiation protection (LEED01FEB13)

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IRMER Certificate

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SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionAn exciting opportunity for all Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists and Dental Nurses (with a Certificate in Dental Radiography) to fulfil your IRMER and GDC Radiography & Radiation Protection core CPD requirements.
Additional information

PLEASE NOTE - DENTAL NURSE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY

VenueWest Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds  View details
Date & timeFriday 1 February 2013, 09:15 to 17:00
LecturerEric Whaites  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

“Justification, Optimisation and Limitation”

  • an IR(ME)R course in dental radiography and radiation protection satisfying the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and the General Dental Council’s ‘core’ verifiable CPD

The speaker Eric Whaites is internationally acclaimed in the field of Dental Radiology.  

Objectives
  • Understand the principles of radiation physics
  • Know the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiology
  • Know the radiation doses in dental radiology and the factors affecting radiation dose
  • Understand the principles of a Quality Assurance programme
  • Understand the use of selection criteria in relation to dental radiography
  • Know the changes to the legislation concerning dental radiology and be aware of their statutory responsibilities
  • Understand the various imaging modalities available, including 2D and 3D (CBCT) digital imaging, and their advantages and disadvantages in dentistry and the various factors that affect diagnostic yield